News: 22 Feb 2016

VITORIOUS DHS HOCKEY CHAMPIONS TRUMP ALL OPPONENTS AT SPAR TOURNAMENT

On Saturday, February 20, our DHS first team boys travelled to St Dominic’s to take part in the annual pre-season SPAR Tournament. This day also marked the official opening of the first Astro Turf in Northern Natal. Nerves and adrenaline ran high as the boys challenged schools in the district. They played exceptional hockey and won the whole tournament under the dedicated guidance of Blessing Khumalo (or Mr K, as he is fondly known) and proud Mrs H Raffenberg. The boys won all their games and had the following scores - Vryheid 1-0, Ferrum 2-1, Pionier 7-0, St Doms 2-0 and Ladysmith 2-0. Andile Ntshangase was awarded best mid-fielder of the tournament and Nathi Mazibuko was recognized as the best striker. Overall, this tournament ended on a high note for the beginning of the hockey season and we are excited to see what this team’s dedication, passion and hard work will produce.

Photo by Rene Webb Sharp

DHS RUGBY BOYS DO WELL AT SAREL RUGBY DAY

On Satruday, February 20, the DHS first team rugby boys faced opponents from Welkom High at the Sarel Rugby day. They were extremely excited to get the season started under the watchful eye of their coach, Mr B Smith. They won their game and no one other than Thabani Mnisi could be named man of the match for this eventful day! Mr Smith (first team coach) would also like to take this opportunity to thank the team’s generous sponsors. As we all know, athletes perform better if they feel that they have the support of the community - Chris Purcell of Purcell’s Engineering, Daleen Steytler of Mpathi Apteek, Abrie Pretorius of T-Shirts 4 Africa, Saleem Docrat of Docrats Hardware, Dawid Jacobs of Sharp Sharp, Mike Cherry of Nems and Heidi Smith of Escape Bed and Breakfast. The team will carry your name with pride throughout the 2016 season. Your support is greatly appreciated and will not go unnoticed.